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VALUES
AND PRIORITIES
Interwoven Talent
Departments are the primary units of the faculty
and provide everyone an academic home. At the
same time, work across departments is common
and dynamic. Part of our research activity clusters
around key interdisciplinary areas drawn from different
departments. Our programmes, courses and services
maximise talent from across the faculty. We are
recognised internationally in a number of highly focused
interdisciplinary areas.
Innovative Teaching
We draw on our collective talent to refresh existing
courses and propose exciting new opportunities for our
students. We both respond to and shape community
needs. We value and reward innovative teaching
and stay on the cutting edge of new and emerging
knowledge. Good practices are shared and scaled up
within and beyond the faculty. We have expertise in
e-/blended learning.
Simple, Sensible, Safe
What we do throughout the faculty is kept as simple
as possible. Simple does not mean unsophisticated,
but that unnecessary complexity is avoided. Decisions
are based on common sense. Everyone in the faculty
is entitled to a 'safe' workplace, to management and
collegial support, and the opportunity to enjoy and be
excited by their work. We care about our students and
workmates.
Community Integrated
We cannot flourish without the cooperation and
integration of all people and groups integral to our core
work. Different stakeholders are involved in all aspects
of our work. Our partners are integrated sensibly into
our teaching, research and service. Our international
partnerships and presence in these areas are important.
Faculty centres and academies are key to our
community connections.
Visible Research
We excel at winning external competitive research
grants. Other competitive, large- scale funding obtained
through government and community focused groups is
highly valued. The community understands the value
of our research upon their work and lives. We publish
our work in high-quality international journals and other
important venues; we look for ways to increase our
social impact.
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